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An atmospheric 90-minute evening walk that trades landmark plaques for the untold stories of Capitol Hill — from the Library of Congress’s odd collections to the Old Brick Capitol’s darker past. Ideal for history buffs who prefer their tours with a side of scandal.
An atmospheric 90-minute evening walk that trades landmark plaques for the untold stories of Capitol Hill — from the Library of Congress’s odd collections to the Old Brick Capitol’s darker past. Ideal for history buffs who prefer their tours with a side of scandal.
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The lamps along First Street throw long shadows across marble steps as your group gathers at the Neptune Fountain — the city slowing, the Capitol’s silhouette steady behind you. A guide leads you into alleys of granite and bronze, where portraits and plaques stop telling official stories and start whispering the scandals tucked between columns.
easy.
1.5 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels; participants should be able to walk for 90 minutes with brief stops.
Meet in front of the Neptune Fountain on the Library of Congress grounds; the tour returns to the same meeting point.
The route is on paved sidewalks and is listed as wheelchair accessible, but there are city curbs and occasional steps—contact the operator to confirm individual needs.
The tour contains mature themes (PG-13); families with younger children should consider content appropriateness.
Full refund if canceled at least 24 hours before departure; no refund within 24 hours of the tour.
The Old Brick Capitol (1815–1819) was a temporary seat of government and later a prison; its footprint and stories echo in the location of today’s Supreme Court and nearby institutions.
Stick to sidewalks and designated public spaces, avoid touching historic masonry, and carry out any trash — high foot traffic means preservation depends on visitor behavior.
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